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Human Resources Management

A critical part of running a business is hiring and managing your employees. Our Human Resource Management hub has everything you need to know about recruiting the best workers, creating and enforcing workplace policies, and maintaining a company culture that keeps your team engaged and motivated.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in HR Topics

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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | March 07, 2025

Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.

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MassMutual Review
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 07, 2025
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TimeClock Plus Review
By Skye Schooley | March 05, 2025

TimeClock Plus is a browser-based time and attendance software application for businesses of all sizes across multiple industries. This easy-to-use system allows you to automate many time-tracking...

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Tips to Motivate Your Employees
By Skye Schooley | March 04, 2025

Learn how to avoid employee turnover and burnout by inspiring your employees to make their goals while improving company culture.

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6 Lessons in Corporate Ethics From the GM Recall
By Jennifer Dublino | March 04, 2025

Business ethics are essential to maintaining an excellent business reputation. Learn how GM's 2014 recall fiasco presents ethics lessons for all businesses.

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Understanding HR reporting
By Patrick Proctor | March 03, 2025

Looking at key data points on your employees and workforce is a crucial task of any HR department. Here is how HR reporting can help.

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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits
By Miranda Fraraccio | March 03, 2025

When an employee exits your company, their benefits must be terminated accurately. Here's how to end your ex-employee's benefits.

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Guideline 401k Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | February 26, 2025

Guideline provides small businesses with affordable, fully bundled 401(k) plans, and you can choose from traditional, Roth and safe harbor varieties. The company is a fiduciary and does the heavy...

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What Is a Department of Transportation Background Check?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | February 25, 2025

DOT background checks are mandatory for all U.S.-based commercial drivers, and they reduce the possibility of driver-related accidents, injuries and legal issues.

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What Do Millennials Want in a Modern Leader?
By Jennifer Post | February 24, 2025

Millennials comprise a significant portion of today's workforce. Learn the modern leadership styles they value and the traits of millennial leaders.

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Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
By Skye Schooley | February 24, 2025

Meetings are important, but can be time-consuming and tedious. Here’s how to make them more productive.

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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | February 21, 2025

How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.

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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | February 19, 2025

Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.

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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Bookkeeper
By Max Freedman | February 19, 2025

Hiring a financial professional like a bookkeeper can help you save money and time. But it's crucial to understand the downsides as well as the upsides.

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10 Benefits of Paperless Payroll
By Max Freedman | February 19, 2025

Paper checks are going out of favor as more businesses adopt electronic payroll systems. Learn how paperless payroll works and its benefits for employers.

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10 Ways to Empower Your Employees
By Skye Schooley | February 18, 2025

If you're looking for new ways to empower your employees, here are some essential tips to get you started.

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BambooHR Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 18, 2025

BambooHR software facilitates effective employee recruitment, hiring and onboarding. Learn about BambooHR's applicant-tracking system and other features.

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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale
By Sean Peek | February 18, 2025

Do you need inside sales, field sales or both? Here are tips on how to identify the background and experience you require so that you have the right sales reps.

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Should You Offer Equity as Compensation?
By Nicole Fallon | February 14, 2025

Equity compensation is a strategy used to improve a business’s cash flow. Instead of a full salary, the employee is given a partial stake in the company.

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Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 13, 2025

Paychex offers extensive, in-depth PEO services in benefits administration, risk management, human resources and payroll. This national company operates in all 50 states and offers fully up-to-date...

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SentryPC Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 12, 2025

SentryPC's employee monitoring software blends a competitive price and effective features to produce a great solution for very small businesses.

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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings
By Julie Thompson | February 11, 2025

Online business meetings are a necessity in business today. Learn tips for more effective and productive online meetings without glitches and distractions.

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Paychex Retirement Services Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 07, 2025

Paychex is a top choice for those who want to manage all their HR needs on one platform. It offers several employee retirement plans, dedicated support, and integrations with payroll and other HR...

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Finding Talented Freelancers: 11 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | February 06, 2025

Freelance workers help your company expand your team while keeping overhead to a minimum. Learn about 12 websites where you can find talented freelancers.

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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2025
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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | February 06, 2025

This bureaucratic management theory claims it can increase your business' efficiency. Here is how it works.

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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2025

Jury duty is a common cause of missed workdays. Learn how jury duty works, the employment laws that apply, and how to handle jury duty as an employer.

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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
By Mark Fairlie | February 06, 2025

Technical jargon has its time and place, but studies show employees are turned off by office jargon. Learn the dos and don'ts of using business buzzwords.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Kaytlyn Smith | February 06, 2025

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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Employee Expense Reimbursement Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | February 04, 2025

Learn how to implement an employee expense reimbursement plan that clearly communicates protocols, navigates tax rules and keeps costs in check.